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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Joseph

Carmelite Cloistered Community Builds New Classical Monastery

Our Carmelite community in Pennsylvania is not only thriving, we’re planning for generations of cloistered religious sisters in the future. Plans are underway for the construction of a permanent monastery in rural Pennsylvania, centered around prayer and the making of Communion wafers for parishes around the country. Join us in building this haven of silence and prayer.
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New Monastery Features

  • Designed in a Spanish Carmelite style (modeled after Avila)
  • Built in stone in the classical style
  • Include a monastic enclosure for 24 nuns
  • Feature a chapel that for 148 vistors
  • Include facilities for baking Communion wafers
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Why Are They Building?

Formerly in Brooklyn, New York, the Sisters are seeking a place where quiet prayer and contemplative life is truly possible. The changing landscape of their former neighborhood made this unique call to intercessory prayer very difficult and compromised their safety.
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Building A Legacy of Faith

Please join us in our important work of prayer.
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Louis Pfaff
Project Manager
While the sisters will be missed in Brooklyn, their new home will allow them to live a life dedicated to prayer and worship. It is wonderful to be a part of this project.
Mother Ana Maria
Prioress
We hope to build a Monastery where people can come to encounter God’s Love and Mercy, radiating from His Holy Face, and likewise experience the maternal care of Our Lady who is Queen and Beauty of Carmel, whether in person or through our prayers and sacrifices.
Bishop Bambera
Bishop of Scranton
We are very touched by your presence and most especially very grateful for your prayers. I know that is the heart of your ministry and we know that we have a special place in that heart.
Joel Pidel
Architectural Designer
The charism of the Sisters is one that is much needed in our world today. Together, we are creating a space of quiet and contemplation for generations to come.
Erik Bootsma
Architect
It is a privilege to help to facilitate the growth of such a vibrant, devout religious order. Creating a sacred space of beauty enables souls to life their minds and hearts to God.